The Corner Room

4.7

938 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Established at the top of Portland's Old Port since 2009, The Corner Room offers guests a convival & socialable atmosphere with exceptional service. A gathering spot where friends & families can share a snack or a meal. Enjoy seating at the taps, antipasti bar, or table service -all with views of the open kitchen.
Head Chef Greg Wilson & Sous Chef Jason Macguire create staple dishes using local & Italian ingrediants with authentic techniques. The menu is pleasingly varied. Delight in the Bruschetta, Verduras, Procsciutto & Greens Pizza or Fettucini Bolognese to name a few - all served with a well rounded wine, spirit, & beer selection. Founded By Chef/Owner Harding Lee Smith, The Corner Room, is part of "The Rooms" Restaurant Group.
Parties of 5 or more & guests with any questions are asked to call (207) 879 4747 during regular buisness hours & we will be happy to assist you. Please note that tables will be held for 10 minutes after reservation time.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 879-4747
Website
http://thecornerroomkitchenandbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Harding Smith

Location
110 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
Neighborhood
Portland
Cross street
Federal Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro 1 Top of Exchange Street/City Hall
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Truffle Mac & Cheese$20.00
Four Cheese Fonduta & Truffle Oil
Squid Ink Campanelle$19.00
mussels, shrimp, Calabrian chili, tomato broth, lemon zest
Fettucini Bolognese$18.00
Classic Italian Meat Sauce With Parmesan Cheese
Spaghetti & Meatballs$18.00
Ground Pork And Beef Meatballs, Mama Sauce, Parmesan, Herbs
Gemelli$17.00
Basil-Pine Nut Pesto, Squash, Pecorino
Pappardelle & Mushrooms$19.00
Local Mushrooms With Truffle Cream Sauce

Secondi

Chiken Parmigano*$22.00
Pan Fried Chicken Breast With Tomato And Provolone & Parmesan Cheese
Pan Roasted Local Pork Chop*$32.00
Crispy fingerling potatoes, roasted broccoli rabe, golden raisinpancetta agroducle
Cioppino$30.00
local fish, mussels, shrimp, calamari, fennel, saffron tomato broth, pesto bruschetta
Pan Seared Local Fish*$32.00
roasted local zucchini, potato, grape tomato olive tapenade, local greens, radish, crispy chick peas

Bites and Sides

Pasta
Penne Or Spaghetti With Mama Sauce, Butter, Or Evoo
Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
Evoo & Herbs
Roasted Broccoli Rabe
chili, garlic, olive oil, lemon
Roasted Local Zucchini
pesto & parmesan
Wilted Spinach
Garlic & Lemon

Antipasti

Corner Room Antipasti Platter*$25.00
A Bountiful Selection Of Cured Meats, Cheeses & Vegetables
Zuppa del Giorno
Rotating
- MKT
Garlic Bread$8.00
House Sourdough, Garlic Butter, Parmesan
Fried Squid*$15.00
Rhode Island Squid, Pepperoncinis & Lemons, Served With Pizzaiola Sauce And Aioli
Beef Carpaccio$12.00
Thinly Sliced Raw Beef, Capers, Red Onion, Aioli & Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Bruschetta$13.00
Toasted House Made Bread, Evoo, Garlic. Slow Roasted Tomato, House Made Mozzarella, Fresh Basil; Caramelized Delicata Squash And Onion, Smoked Provolone, Pesto; Whipped Ricotta, EVOO, Herbs
Verduras
Marinated Beets With Pistachios & White Balsamic Vinaigrette; Roasted Italian Olives With Citrus, Herb & Anchovy; Marinated Roasted Red Peppers
- 1 For$6.00
- 3 For$15.00
Steamed Maine Mussels$16.00
Garlic, Tomato, Vermouth, Basil, Pine Nuts, Garlic Bread
Arancini$11.00
Fried Fontina Cheese Filled Mushroom Risotto Balls, Pizzaiola Sauce

Salads

Beet Salad$12.00
Local Beets, Spicy Greens, Ricotta Salata, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caprese$14.00
House Made Mozzarella, Local Tomatoes, Basil, Evoo, Vincotto, Sea Salt
Caesar*$12.00
The Tradition Continues Whole Leaf Romaine Hearts, Parmesan Cheese, Frico, White Anchovies

Pizza 12"

Pizza Margherita$18.00
The Classic – Tomato Sauce, House Made Mozzarella, Basil
Prosciutto & Spicy Greens$18.00
Garlic & Parmesan With Raw Spicy Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Onions, Sliced Prosciutto
Fontina & Mushroom$19.00
Caramelized Onion, Roasted Garlic, Crispy Sage, Vin Cotto
Create Your Own$13.00
Tomato Sauce & Cheese. Additional Toppings - $3 Each: Pepperoni, Crispy Prosciutto, Roasted Peppers, Roasted Tomatoes, Olives, Spinach, Onions Mushrooms, Fresh Tomatoes, Sausage. Baked Egg*, Goat Cheese, Aged Grana Padano, Provolone, Housemade Mozzarella ($6), Prosciutto ($8)

What 938 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Most Booked
Greater Portland
Best Overall
Greater Portland
Best Food
Greater Portland
Best Service
Greater Portland
Best Value
Greater Portland
Healthy
Greater Portland
Great for fine wines
Greater Portland
Romantic
Greater Portland
Good for special occasions
Greater Portland
Lively
Greater Portland
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Corner Room in Portland offers an exceptional dining experience, combining "amazing food" and "excellent service" in a vibrant, rustic setting. Guests rave about the homemade pasta, mussels, and bruschetta. While noise levels can be high, the friendly staff and delicious dishes like chicken Parmesan and focaccia bread keep diners coming back for more.

938 Reviews

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Cornell
VIP
Greater Boston
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We were very impressed with our server, who was very attentive, helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was very good, indeed the pan seared Haddock was exceptional. However, the room was so dark that all of us kept using our phone flashlights to see the menu and the food enters when they would arrive. When you can't enjoy seeing the food you are eating, the ambiance or mood lighting is TOO DARK.
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Lauren
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best pasta of my life (mushroom pappardell)! We love coming here. The atmosphere is cozy New England relaxing.
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Kelly
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Our appetizers and food arrived at the same time. It felt very rushed.
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Jerry
Greater Boston
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were great, but the noise was so loud it was difficult to have a conversation. That said, we’ll go back.
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Steve
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is amazing. The specials were great!
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Sabrina
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and excellent food as always! We love the Corner Room!
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Michelle
Maine
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We all thought the focaccia was wonderful! Thank you
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Brian
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the best servers / service we have had all year. Looked like a good value happy hour at the Bar only. The Pasta dishes were amazing. The pizza was very good, but not as good as the pasta. The bread was also great.
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Julia
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Per usual, we had another amazing meal at the Corner Room. We celebrated with a family birthday and were treated like royalty by our amazing server, Sean. The food is always top notch in quality and we can’t wait to come back again soon!
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Lisa
Greater Boston
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Not our usual experience from "The Rooms". We waited 50 mins for our beef cappaccio appetizer then another 35 mins for our meals. It was very strange. Our waitress was friendly, but inattentive. Our bill included three items we didn't order. We were rushed to eat bc of a show start time despite having a reservation two hrs prior to start time. When we asked for the check bc we were in a hurry she brought over the dessert menu instead. We left frustrated. But as always, the food was incredible.
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FAQs

The Corner Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 879-4747.

The Corner Room is rated 4.7 stars by 938 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

110 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

Cross street
Federal Street
Neighborhood
Portland
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro 1 Top of Exchange Street/City Hall
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Harding Smith
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thecornerroomkitchenandbar.com/
Phone number
(207) 879-4747

The Corner Room

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gemelli

Chiken Parmigano

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Pasta

Truffle Mac & Cheese$20.00

Squid Ink Campanelle$19.00

Fettucini Bolognese$18.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$18.00

Gemelli$17.00

Pappardelle & Mushrooms$19.00

Secondi

Chiken Parmigano*$22.00

Pan Roasted Local Pork Chop*$32.00

Cioppino$30.00

Pan Seared Local Fish*$32.00

Bites and Sides

Pasta

Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

Roasted Broccoli Rabe

Roasted Local Zucchini

Wilted Spinach

Antipasti

Corner Room Antipasti Platter*$25.00

Zuppa del Giorno

Garlic Bread$8.00

Fried Squid*$15.00

Beef Carpaccio$12.00

Bruschetta$13.00

Verduras

Steamed Maine Mussels$16.00

Arancini$11.00

Salads

Beet Salad$12.00

Caprese$14.00

Caesar*$12.00

Pizza 12"

Pizza Margherita$18.00

Prosciutto & Spicy Greens$18.00

Fontina & Mushroom$19.00

Create Your Own$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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